Laboratory Charter School

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(29 reviews)

5339 Lebanon Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19131

(610) 617-9121

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Grades: K - 8

School Type: Public, Charter

Student Enrollment: 200

Students Per Teacher: 6

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Parent Reviews | 29 reviews
This is the worst school ever. The teachers are nuts. It may seem like a good school but behind those doors it is a whole nother ball game. no recess, unreasonable teachers and principals, military school discipline, walking up and down stairs with heavy bookbags, and it goes on for miles. this is not ...  Read more

Posted by a student on 04/26/08

Dedicated teachers, serious homework (even over the summer), French and Spanish language immersion every day, rigorous grading and academics, uniforms, disclipline, a safe learning environment, plenty of communication with parents, regular reports, no real extracurricular activities, like an old-fashioned ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 11/27/07

This is a great school but it gives so much work that the child doesn't really have time to study. It's difficult for working parents here. I love what my child is learning. I just wish there was a little less homework. Here's a sample: 6 pages per night, a recipe report (5 detailed questions), 4 jumpstart ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 09/29/07

I previously had a child who attended Laboratory charter school. He had a great year in kindergarten. The structure was very good for my child. He was able to grasp the material very easily. However this school is not for every child. It does require a lot of work and it is fast paced. But the results ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 09/17/07

My child just completed Kindergarten and will be returning September for the 1st grade. Yes, I agree with a number of the responses regarding the loads of homework, strict policies, and test scores...but in today's society, you have to work for everything. I sat with my daughter while she did her summer ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 08/21/07

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Test Year: 2007
Laboratory Charter School
Philadelphia City School District
Pennsylvania

* In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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Philadelphia schools — Laboratory Charter School is located at 5339 Lebanon Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131. 5339 Lebanon Ave is in the 19131 ZIP code in Philadelphia, PA The school district for Laboratory Charter School is the Philadelphia City School District. Laboratory Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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